The IBIS sure would be an about face but only for its micro43 line since Panasonic already has IBIS in other cameras including a 5 axis IBIS in its video camcorders.

The rumor seems to indicate an 18mp sensor...if that is true I wonder if it's some new Sony sensor or something new in-house. It would surprise me if the sensor here would exceed the GH3 sensor but you never know...perhaps it's the current E-M5/GH3 sensor but oversized, ie multi aspect ? That would impress me greatly as I prefer shooting 3:2.

Too many unknowns so its all wild speculation, at the very least though it looks as though it will be a very advanced camera and not merely a cosmetic rehash.

When I first read the article on 43 rumors that the GX2 will have a built-in EVF and IBIS, I thought: Great, Panasonic is making a PEN. However, a new sensor would be something that might really interesting.

The IBIS sure would be an about face but only for its micro43 line since Panasonic already has IBIS in other cameras including a 5 axis IBIS in its video camcorders.

The rumor seems to indicate an 18mp sensor...if that is true I wonder if it's some new Sony sensor or something new in-house. It would surprise me if the sensor here would exceed the GH3 sensor but you never know...perhaps it's the current E-M5/GH3 sensor but oversized, ie multi aspect ? That would impress me greatly as I prefer shooting 3:2.

Too many unknowns so its all wild speculation, at the very least though it looks as though it will be a very advanced camera and not merely a cosmetic rehash.

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I can't see how they could fit an oversize sensor in a body that small if it is also going to have IBIS and an EVF. Maybe it's the first of the new type of sensors that Panasonic are rumoured to be developing and they chose to trial it in the GX line rather than the flagship GH3.

I did say that if the rumors are true, this might move me over to Panasonic. However, considering all the very significant features it has (lots of checks on my list) - would it be too much to ask for tiltable screen?

I can't see how they could fit an oversize sensor in a body that small if it is also going to have IBIS and an EVF.

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Even if it's designed for 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 and 1:1 to all have the same resolution, the sensor would be almost 10% smaller than a Canon APS-C sensor, much less Sony's (a little more than 10% larger than Canon's.) Considering how small the Sony bodies are, there should still be room for IBIS. I wonder if they'll forgo the built-in flash to make room for the EVF (I know that the patent shows one, but I have my doubts.)

I hope the IBIS doesn't drive the target MSRP to over $800.
You can keep it if that's the case.:smile:

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The real question isn't what the initial MSRP is, it's whether this will be the first non-GH Panasonic to hold its value. If so, then a high MSRP is a real (long-term) problem; if not, then it's just a short-term problem.

The real question isn't what the initial MSRP is, it's whether this will be the first non-GH Panasonic to hold its value. If so, then a high MSRP is a real (long-term) problem; if not, then it's just a short-term problem.

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I agree, unfortunately this has the potential for impact akin to the EM5.
Could be the game changer.

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That program is already built in to my gear roadmap(G5/GX1). I'm just worried that IBIS will put the msrp to $999. And if it follows GH/EM5 suit it may be a year or two before it falls into my strict criteria.